G1161–δέ–de

But it is by faith that My righteous servant shall live; and if he shrinks back, My soul takes no pleasure in him."

δὲ de “however”

But we are not people who shrink back and perish, but are among those who believe and gain possession of their souls.

δὲ de “however”

Now faith is a well-grounded assurance of that for which we hope, and a conviction of the reality of things which we do not see.

δὲ de “now”

But where there is no faith it is impossible truly to please Him; for the man who draws near to God must believe that there is a God and that He proves Himself a rewarder of those who earnestly try to find Him.

δὲ de “now”

but, as it is, we see them eager for a better land, that is to say, a heavenly one. For this reason God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has now prepared a city for them.

δὲ de “however”

Women received back their dear ones alive from the dead; and others were put to death with torture, refusing the deliverance offered to them--that they might secure a better resurrection.

δὲ de “then”

Others again were tested by cruel mockery and by scourging; yes, and by chains and imprisonment.

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “also”

for those whom the Lord loves He disciplines: and He scourges every son whom He acknowledges."

δὲ de “now”

And if you are left without discipline, of which every true son has had a share, that shows that you are bastards, and not true sons.

δὲ de “however”

Besides this, our earthly fathers used to discipline us and we treated them with respect, and shall we not be still more submissive to the Father of our spirits, and live?

δὲ de “however”

It is true that they disciplined us for a few years according as they thought fit; but He does it for our certain good, in order that we may become sharers in His own holy character.

δὲ de “however”

Now, at the time, discipline seems to be a matter not for joy, but for grief; yet it afterwards yields to those who have passed through its training a result full of peace--namely, righteousness.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put entirely out of joint

δὲ de “however”

His voice then shook the earth, but now we have His promise, "Yet again I will, once for all, cause not only the earth to tremble, but Heaven also."

δὲ de “however”

Here the words "Yet again, once for all" denote the removal of the things which can be shaken--created things--in order that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.

δὲ de “now”

And do not forget to be kind and liberal; for with sacrifices of that sort God is greatly pleased.

δὲ de “And”

I specially urge this upon you in order that I may be the more speedily restored to you.

δὲ de “now”

Now may God who gives peace, and brought Jesus, our Lord, up again from among the dead--even Him who, by virtue of the blood of the eternal Covenant, is the great Shepherd of the sheep--

δὲ de “now”

Bear with me, brethren, when I thus exhort you; for, in fact, it is but a short letter that I have written to you.

δὲ de “now”

Only let endurance have perfect results so that you may become perfect and complete, deficient in nothing.

δὲ de “And”

And if any one of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask God for it, who gives with open hand to all men, and without upbraiding; and it will be given him.

δέ de “now”

But let him ask in faith and have no doubts; for he who has doubts is like the surge of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed into spray.

δὲ de “however”

Let a brother in humble life rejoice when raised to a higher position;

δὲ de “however”

but a rich man should rejoice in being brought low, for like flowers among the herbage rich men will pass away.

δὲ de “then”

Let no one say when passing through trial, "My temptation is from God;" for God is incapable of being tempted to do evil, and He Himself tempts no one.

δὲ de “now”